Johnny's IceHouse · Chicago, IL · Run by Johnny's Icehouse
Weekly series: September 5 – November 21 · Saturdays and Sundays, mid morning
A parent or guardian accompanies very young children onto the ice for an unstructured first skating experience. Skates are optional, and the focus is on getting comfortable with the rink in a fun setting.
Register on official site →Verify with the rink before traveling.
Open ice for everyone: the cheapest, easiest skating there is.
Skates (rentals usually available for ~$5–10). Helmets strongly recommended for kids; some rinks require them for young children. No hockey equipment needed or allowed.
The full parent's guide to Public Skating →